*Almost* Finished Bakersfield Furnishings

These pictures show the pieces for the Bakersfield baptismal font and ambo. The top image is of the bowl for the font - the inside is bronze and the outside is nickel plated. The inside has a patina (a film that oxidizes on bronze) to give it a beautiful turquoise-blue color. The font stand and ambo in the second picture have custom-made mosaic inserts that will harmonize with other mosaics that are already part of the chancel design. 

How to Make a Metal Ambo

When the CLA makes furnishings out of metal, we often work with John Conklin at Shorey Metal Works in Topeka, Kansas. These pictures show the ambo in different phases of construction. The long niche in the front of the ambo will hold a red mosaic panel. 

Beautiful, Bright Banner!

CUNE alumna Susan Thowe made this banner for Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka. We love to see Concordia alumni using their artistic talents to beautify their worship spaces! 

Crown of Life Banner

CUNE art student Kristin Easler designed and fabricated this 34' scrolling banner for Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas. Each of the felt pieces was cut and appliqued onto the banner. The banner will rotate around the loop so that different parts of the design show, corresponding to the weeks of Lent, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. More pictures to come soon of the banner at Crown of Life! 

Good Friday Cross

The 40 foot tall cross at St. John in Bakersfield was adorned with a black banner this past Holy Week. It looks so striking and poignant against a gray sky. A white banner replaced this one on Easter morning - He is Risen, indeed!